Ofcom today published a consultation proposing small changes to the National Telephone Numbering Plan, the Numbering General Condition and the telephone numbering application forms within existing numbering policy.
The closing date for responses to the consultation is 8 October 2010.
The latest change to Ofcom’s Competition and Consumer Enforcement Bulletin was made today and relates to open case: CW/01054/08/10 Dispute between Colt and BT about geographic termination rates. The Competition and Consumer Enforcement Bulletin sets out the proposed scope of the dispute and the timeframes for comments, expressions of interest and the provision of evidence.
Ofcom today published a statement on introducing measures to conserve geographic telephone numbers for 336 area codes (01 codes).
This is to ensure the continued availability of telephone numbers to meet demand from communication providers. The National Telephone Numbering Plan has also been updated to take account of this decision.
The statement can be found here:
Global Communication Solutions is in administration, nearly 10,000 business customers have been affected, for more information please visit www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk to read more.
If you are affected by these events please visist our information page GCS Administration Information or alternatively to reactivate your number with TTNC please visit our transfer page to register.
As of Tuesday 23rd March 2010, Global Communication Solutions Ltd (GCS) is now in Administration prior to a Liquidation.
For customers of GCS looking for information and advice about what you can do with your numbers, follow the links below:
Over the last 2 years, TTNC has seen a steady increase in the sales of Geographic Telephone Numbers (01 and 02 numbers). TTNC now sells more Geographic Numbers than any other number range including Non Geographic Numbers and even Freephone Numbers.
Geographic Numbers are also known as Local Area Code Numbers and UK Town Numbers, they are used by businesses and organisations of all sizes, including local trades and services, charities, corporate and international businesses.
TTNC Geographic Numbers are virtual numbers which means they are not attached to a physical line, this they can routed (diverted) and any type of destination including mobile and international numbers. As they are virtual numbers, there is no need to change your number if you move offices/locations, it also means you can attach services to the numbers such as Virtual Receptionist, Call Whisper, Call Recording, etc.
One reason that Geographic Numbers have become so popular is the fact that they are free to call (or very cheap to call) for most people as they are included in most people’s call packages, even when they use a mobile phone, unlike Freephone numbers which can cost up to 40 pence per minute to call from some mobile telephones.
Another reason why geographic Numbers have become so popular is the fact that a local tradesman (say a locksmith or plumber) can use them to advertise in their surrounding areas, so they can increase their reach and their business opportunities.
All of TTNC’s Numbers come with Free Call Management and Free Call Statistics.
Please visit our Geographic Number page for more information.
